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Patricia Martinez of the Workforce Development Division presented nominations for Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley, Cameron County, Capital Area, Concho Valley, Deep East Texas and Southeast Texas. “Staff recommends approval on the presented nominees,” Martinez said.

A commissioner moved to approve the nominees; the motion was seconded and carried.

Why it matters: Local board composition affects how workforce programs are governed and how funds and services are prioritized at the local level.

Next steps: Staff will notify the named nominees and effectuate their appointments to the respective local workforce boards.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TWC Commission Meeting | 7-29-2025","oneSentenceSummary","TWC approved nominees for local workforce development board seats in seven workforce areas as presented by staff.","taxTitle","Workforce Commission (TWC), Departments and Agencies, Executive, Texas","taxId",17380,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586297,"TWC readopts ethics policy with new provisions addressing foreign adversaries and outside activity disclosures",209,2670000,2879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2&start=2670&end=2879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2/thumbnail_2670000.jpg","/articles/6586297/Texas/TWC-readopts-ethics-policy-with-new-provisions-addressing-foreign-adversaries-and-outside-activity-disclosures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586297-21ac15a78b64ec7632a709530b8a7590/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486432&Signature=UZ4N63yCP8cLkuwWjyOjj9tFxX1u4RhphDHdcoSr1nHyduh9jQQ6MX~fsyEE96qZgVrr8gczAX4fXkV6kfcDc4JLGF~F6GWvuYF9QgtiXN6A9QfBB73w6Rgjt-TH6ageoyZq3ljpy9xpjafLY~fQS9TnOaGd-J1xDQUEPUdDL-E2Jugz0CbOYyRrJ25TEKRry-EybDX~Fb3Ah6FCUoOrYpjKqrfcxAMnhUkDVOsiqOXIjZEviWZ9owIPRmwrmvcH7SiMTiK-LWOXQLE~yizi-Tn9xmnugpoZq0nEppTBjSleus9w1HHIfNQRkdds8AvV5wEdMg0YMs2Sl-rcWuzz2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Workforce Commission approved readoption of its ethics policy after staff described revisions made to comply with a gubernatorial executive order and to improve clarity.

Deborah Simpson, assistant general counsel, told commissioners the policy had been readopted previously on July 30, 2024, but the governor subsequently issued an executive order requiring changes related to foreign adversaries. Simpson said the revised policy:

- Clarifies that employees may not access TWC systems for non-TWC purposes or outside the scope of employment.
- Expands prohibitions on self-employment activities to apply regardless of whether the employee receives compensation.
- Requires employees to submit a P-44 form for any outside employment, dual employment, or outside activity that overlaps with TWC operations or involves a leadership position (officer, partner, director, or manager of an LLC), even if unpaid.
- Adds a reporting mechanism and prohibition on travel or gifts tied to entities on the U.S. Department of Commerce foreign adversaries list.
- Adds a placeholder for a forthcoming TWC policy on data and artificial intelligence use.

A commissioner moved to approve the readoption as presented; the motion was seconded and carried.

Why it matters: The revisions align TWC policy with the governor’s executive order requirements, tighten outside-activity disclosures and controls, and add mechanisms for reporting contact or offers from entities identified as foreign adversaries.

Next steps: Staff will insert a link to the forthcoming AI/data-use policy when that document is finalized and will administer the updated P-44 process for outside activity approvals under the revised policy.","The commission readopted its ethics policy with revisions to prohibit certain access and outside activities, add reporting mechanisms for contacts from entities on the Commerce Department’s foreign adversaries list, and include a placeholder for an AI/data-use ethics link.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586302,"TWC approves $1.38 million supplemental RESEA funding to serve additional customers",72,2579000,2651000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2&start=2579&end=2651","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2/thumbnail_2579000.jpg","/articles/6586302/Texas/TWC-approves-138-million-supplemental-RESEA-funding-to-serve-additional-customers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586302-82de3b15c269612940bcee299e36daca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486432&Signature=Y6U4aI0lCuZpDyrHbZqV43mRKw2ukxPBG3EcS2B8My46ULqa0AZhHEDV4GCK737QJVUgwgYqRf~LE5UXAvIFuaP4zocBoNAkn9piS2acFxUzqOuF8swuA7QjJWWswU7UhXZBFS7hkXnUfMPfotRMRrYDpJbGvNVUOs8x2CwV8RqhxlRkvU6kbUNYnddvKJ3bNAZPDRDqI0VS2hZv-oDb31myQ1hGAc1owPSKNTrdu6zAiylsaTHEbapGC9vVF9yH9CZv~jJrmEYcr9Uzy4X4YtLDOlBH5WvagQE30hhxJSSWUugtkTIuOg~zDRB6Wd4ayt~Np1hPbA43FrdyjwYFsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Workforce Commission approved a supplemental distribution of reemployment services and eligibility assessment (RESEA) funds to boards experiencing increases in their RESEA profile pools.

Suzette Robinson of the Workforce Development Division told commissioners that TWC had received a RESEA performance outcome payment of $2,880,907 and that staff recommended distributing $1,382,513 to boards to serve additional RESEA customers and to cover local cost allocation or staff hires. “Staff recommends amending the board contract … to distribute $1,382,513 to boards for the provision of services to additional customers in their profile pool as described in the discussion paper,” Robinson said.

A commissioner moved to approve the described supplemental allocation; the motion was seconded and carried.

Why it matters: The U.S. Department of Labor requires a portion of outcome payments be used to serve additional RESEA customers; the supplemental funding will allow affected boards to provide services to newly identified jobseekers.

Next steps: Staff will amend board contracts for FY24–25 and distribute the supplemental RESEA funds to the named local workforce boards.","The commission approved distributing $1,382,513 in RESEA performance-outcome funds and prior-year grant funds to local boards to serve more RESEA customers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586307,"TWC adopts FY26 SNAP and employment services allocations totaling about $39.3 million",76,2443000,2519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2&start=2443&end=2519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2/thumbnail_2443000.jpg","/articles/6586307/Texas/TWC-adopts-FY26-SNAP-and-employment-services-allocations-totaling-about-393-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586307-7fc3283a25eb0a2fdb882ac625f3e3af/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486432&Signature=n8~zzkmdJbWBdUTbuVgsgGS30Kr~RQY~ZG2HwwCDTkXLQ2h8LX89lypXFp5ZNSj-HB3M-QJTpQIMf4GrZTeR4Z-BA6536GNB2f6T1jeJimEMA4wHFEz7YPeD4oeHt5eyOYxYo9lymSONGwSkQv1c4YiH2V-CbXaAqKwhymNDgvoPIh3ldEqJGLXVzqBdCgv0p4-~Np-s-WKABS7CsF0o1veF6~vSqmzdUsyLSD0er8rj3uItIWvlPFz-usMorKhYhviiKj5GetvZ7Fs1t6~iIJWGuGOvZkKs44K1oO-7meHOsEq26us3XWrd~JGr6kegUqD1QtZ-7ufgnGYoPgp6TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Workforce Commission approved fiscal year 2026 supplemental allocations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Employment Services (ES), adopting staff recommendations and moving funds to local workforce boards.

Chris Nelson, TWC chief financial officer, presented the allocations and noted the SNAP allocation totaled $11,883,508 (including a small board distribution of $30,515) and the employment services allocation totaled $27,439,218 (including a small-board distribution of $71,709). “This morning, you have before you the fiscal year 20 26 SNAP and employment service allocations in accordance with chapter 800 of the TWC rules regarding allocations,” Nelson said.

A commissioner moved to adopt the allocations as recommended; the motion was seconded and carried.

Why it matters: The allocations provide supplemental program funding to local workforce boards and determine how SNAP employment and training and employment services will be distributed for fiscal year 2026.

Next steps: Staff will implement the allocations under the TWC board contract amendments and notify affected local workforce boards of their supplemental allotments.","The commission approved fiscal year 2026 allocations for SNAP and Employment Services, adopting distribution amounts recommended by staff.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586312,"Texas Workforce Commission reviews dozens of unemployment insurance appeals; several cases reheard or modified",567,1161000,1728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2&start=1161&end=1728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504150-ca05da4ec074f3de4f1846bc208518a2/thumbnail_1161000.jpg","/articles/6586312/Texas/Texas-Workforce-Commission-reviews-dozens-of-unemployment-insurance-appeals-several-cases-reheard-or-modified","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586312-27593a32b8bba8131d7e72a8063bf7a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486432&Signature=djuADLEVUEFayWL39TKgBsvUAA0IExyzOY-ZCBeOoXh3Y7S5lH0Xac0Ln-nwHDZlGwrHIqnjql27nLQvPReHLt174Ixn0CrwL-U30K0e0qvtUszzaH1hiblxtpwAcYa6XkwevHtakvSc3UFKW6m98e7F-rQDktCsOzPW9H5BtVoe93J6hVKyqpfDlnDwFDeftLjtYpbspv-hM-MOeH49REGUkPjQSU2HQfPc-91Z1WNShliDRIsH~QQc6JsqRDoogmvrOf10-a2nvhd1ftBcVNLOv5jf1kXrh-PDfTSbQsswZ~9zAcV4HX29g1XHweYZzWO4b12IpIXilUboIpkHtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A quorum of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reviewed and acted on numerous unemployment insurance (UI) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) appeals during the meeting, deciding to rehear, modify or affirm adjudicator (AT/DAT) decisions on multiple individual claims and accepting staff recommendations on the remaining items.

The matter opened with a public comment from Lisa Gubernale, who identified herself as a claimant appealing an unemployment decision. “I did suffer from a hostile work environment and I had good cause to meet, according to a reasonable person standard,” Gubernale said, adding that she resigned because the situation had a “cumulative effect.” She told commissioners the employer did not attend a January appeal hearing and urged the commission to rule in her favor.

Commissioners then moved through dockets 30 and 31, taking up tax-liability, wage-claim and UI appeals pulled for additional discussion. Several individual cases drew extended debate among commissioners, who proposed reversing, modifying, affirming, or rehearing AT decisions depending on the record for each claimant. For example:

- Case 3362306: The commission agreed that the claimant’s petition to reopen should be deemed timely and that the claimant had good cause for missing prior hearings. Commissioner Trevino recommended modification to recognize PUA eligibility beginning Dec. 27, 2020; the panel then directed resubmission of the case for further processing.

- Case 34216605: Commissioners voted to rehear the case and to hold the matter pending decisions in two related appeals at the appeals-tribunal level, making the rehearing contingent on the outcome of those companion appeals.

- Case 3486673: The panel voted to rehear the case after commissioners described long delays in scheduling hearings and noted intervening medical circumstances for the claimant.

- Multiple cases involving alleged misconduct, job performance or voluntary quits were debated at length; some decisions were affirmed, others reversed or modified to protect claimants’ benefit eligibility or to find ineligibility and overpayments depending on the commissioner majority.

After the contested items were handled, the commission voted to accept staff recommendations on the remaining UI cases on docket 30 and later on docket 31, with exceptions noted on short-form dissent lists filed by individual commissioners.

Why it matters: The commission’s rulings affect individual claimants’ benefit eligibility and employers’ UI accounts; rehearings and reversals can change overpayment determinations and chargeback liabilities.

Commission activity and next steps: Several contested appeals were remanded or reheard, in part because commissioners identified administrative delays in issuing determinations or scheduling hearings. Commissioners instructed staff to resubmit or rehear specified cases and to coordinate related appeals when appropriate. The commission recorded short-form and long-form dissents where individual members disagreed with a majority action.","At its meeting, the Texas Workforce Commission reviewed multiple unemployment insurance and PUA appeals across dockets 30 and 31, voted to rehear or modify several contested cases, and accepted staff recommendations on remaining items. A public commenter asked the commission to grant benefits in a pending appeal.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission approves local workforce board nominees for seven regions

TWC readopts ethics policy with new provisions addressing foreign adversaries and outside activity disclosures

TWC approves $1.38 million supplemental RESEA funding to serve additional customers

TWC adopts FY26 SNAP and employment services allocations totaling about $39.3 million

Texas Workforce Commission reviews dozens of unemployment insurance appeals; several cases reheard or modified